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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about progress on his health, recent events in his social life, plans to go to Houston, New Orleans, informing her of what his new diet consists of, correspondence between friends and family, and president's meeting with General MacArthur.
Date:
October 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
Date:
July 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Tucker's Foods, Incorporated to Daniel W. Kempner, February 16, 1950]
Letter from R. R. King of Mrs. Tucker's Foods to D. W. Kempner informing him that his request for details of the refining process was something beyond their scope to concisely explain so instead they are sending a copy of their "Salesman Manual".
Date:
February 16, 1950
Creator:
Mrs. Tucker's Foods, Incorporated
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a spelling error found on a recent Sugarland Motor Company stationery letterhead.
Date:
February 16, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a planned meeting of the two men on February 21, 1950 in Sugar Land, Texas.
Date:
February 16, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Various Feeds Sold to D. W. Kempner]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including eight sacks of Texas dairy feed.
Date:
January 16, 1950
Creator:
Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Calcium Arsenate, Sulphur mixture, and Toxaphene]
Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner Firm by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Calcium Arsenate, Sulphur mixture, and Toxaphene.
Date:
June 16, 1950
Creator:
Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Robinson to Clark Davis, March 16, 1950]
Letter from F. G. Robinson to Clark Davis discussing cotton weights and tariffs.
Date:
March 16, 1950
Creator:
Robinson, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, November 16, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing being able to provide additional information on bangs should Kempner need it, with additional advice pertaining to purchasing a calf crop should he have any issues.
Date:
November 16, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 16, 1950]
Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner confirming they have received his letter about work for toilet facilities at Sections OPQR&S, providing updates on connecting with the Cotton Concentration about fees to fix an issue, and confirming Kempner's cable about his delay.
Date:
August 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date:
May 16, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. J. Burns, January 16, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. J. Burns informing about enclosing a check of $25 covering donation donation towards Police and Firemen's benefit fund.
Date:
January 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): October 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
October 16, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Registration Certificate for Nickel, October 16, 1950]
American Kennel Club registration certificate for Nickel, a red Norwich Terrier owned by Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date:
October 16, 1950
Creator:
American Kennel Club
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Freight Charges of Glazing Compound and Alum Moldings, August 16, 1950]
Invoice for delivery from Lord & Burnham to Sherman by Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company, including shipping of glazing compound and alum moldings of total cost $8.99.
Date:
August 16, 1950
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. Alec Geisenberger, December 16, 1950]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. Alec Geisenberger informing his unavailability and to expect a letter from I. H. Kempner outlining his views.
Date:
December 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce, June 16, 1950]
Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing the election of new members and ongoing city events and activities. The minutes also describe the proposal to form a beach erosion committee.
Date:
June 16, 1950
Creator:
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mary Jean Thorne to Kempner, August 16, 1950]
Telegram sent by Mary Jean Thorne to Kempner asking to do their best in getting the cooks paid as the itinerary has been delayed by three days.
Date:
August 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Mary Jean
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): October 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2524 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
October 16, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Conway M. Shannon, January 16, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Conway M. Shannon informing about enclosing a check of $50 covering donation towards Police and Firemen's Benefit Association.
Date:
January 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert A. Nesbitt to David C. Leavell, May 16, 1950]
Letter from Robert A. Nesbitt to David C. Leavell and the Galveston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors discussing the recent events in Washington D. C.
Date:
May 16, 1950
Creator:
Nesbitt, Robert A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner, October 16, 1950]
Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner discussing the death of Mr. R. C. Ayer causing an apartment vacancy, Mr. Schadt's inability to live there, and the possibility of Mr. Will Schneider and his family renting it.
Date:
October 16, 1950
Creator:
Sullivan, Maurice J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discusses their cotton compress deal, rolling stock, sewage line construction, compress operations, Government loan cotton, debts to banks, and Bill Keyser's cotton gin production.
Date:
September 16, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arne Knutson to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]
Letter from Arne Knutsson to D. W. Kempner informing Kempner that due to differing climatic conditions necessary for seed growth, it would be best for Kempner to review his order again and see if he would need his seeds at a different time.
Date:
May 16, 1950
Creator:
Knutsson, Arne
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History